Tiger Barb
Puntigrus tetrazona
Adults inhabit warm freshwater streams, swampy backwaters, and densely vegetated margins in Southeast Asia. They are active midwater omnivores, taking small invertebrates, algae, detritus, and plant matter. Their four dark vertical bars and orange-tinted fins make them especially recognizable. A quick, nippy feeding style helps them seize small food items and compete in busy shallow habitats.
- Type
- Water
- Conservation status
- LC
Growth chain
- Tiger Barb Fry
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- Tiger Barb